Medical Terminology Chapter 11 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the combining form for renal pelvis?

nephr/o

ren/o

pyel/o (correct)

hydr/o

What does the prefix dia- mean?

through or complete

Which of the following is not a function of nephrons?

Reabsorption

Secretion

Filtration

Fighting infection (correct)

Which of the following is not an excretory route for body wastes?

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What does pyelolith mean?

stones in the renal pelvis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not true of the kidney?

Each kidney weighs about 12 ounces Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nephron is responsible for filtration of the blood?

Glomerulus Signup and view all the answers

What is the temporary reservoir for urine?

Urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

What does urethropexy mean?

surgical fixation of the urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is the suffix meaning herniation or hernia?

-cele Signup and view all the answers

What is the suffix meaning presence of stones?

-lithiasis Signup and view all the answers

Micturition involves voiding urine through which organ or tube?

urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is the last stage of chronic renal failure called?

end-stage renal disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for excision of the kidney?

nephrectomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the suffix meaning a prolapse, sagging, drooping, or falling down?

-ptosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the combining form meaning kidney which is often used to indicate surgeries and diseases?

nephr/o Signup and view all the answers

Which term means painful or difficult urination?

dysuria Signup and view all the answers

The renal pelvis narrows into which organ or tubule?

ureter Signup and view all the answers

What is an abnormal condition of fluid in the kidney?

hydronephrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a buildup of toxic urine wastes in the bloodstream called?

uremia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not true of a cystourethrogram?

It uses sound waves to create pictures Signup and view all the answers

What term means the presence of kidney stones?

nephrolithiasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of dysuria?

difficult, painful urination Signup and view all the answers

What is a combining form for nitrogen?

azot/o Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not true of Bowman's capsule and the tubules it feeds?

It helps the body to eliminate sugar Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Combining Forms and Terminology

Ren/o indicates kidney surgeries and diseases; nephr/o is the more commonly used combining form.
Pyel/o refers to the renal pelvis; py/o does not mean renal pelvis.
Urethra's combining form is urethr/o, while ureter/o is incorrect for urethra.

Kidney Structure and Functions

Each kidney weighs approximately half a pound; both are located on each side of the spinal column.
Kidneys serve as the primary organs for excreting toxic waste.
Each kidney is composed of over a million nephrons responsible for filtration.
The outer region of the kidney is the cortex, whereas the medulla refers to the inner region.

Urinary System Operations

Ureters, not urethras, transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
The glomerulus in each nephron is essential for blood filtration.
Urinary bladder acts as a temporary reservoir for urine before expulsion through the urethra.

Medical Conditions and Diseases

Cystitis is the inflammation of the urinary bladder.
The presence of blood and proteins in a urinalysis indicates possible glomerular disease.
Hydronephrosis represents an abnormal condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the kidneys.
Uremia describes the buildup of toxic waste substances in the bloodstream.

Procedures and Surgical Terms

Nephrectomy refers to the surgical excision of a kidney.
Urethropexy denotes the surgical fixation of the urethra.
Pyelolith signifies the existence of stones within the renal pelvis.

Suffixes and Prefixes

The suffix -ia implicates an abnormal condition.
The suffix -cele relates to herniation or hernia.
Suffix -lithiasis refers to the presence of stones.

Key Concepts

Micturition is the process of voiding urine via the urethra.
Dysuria denotes painful or difficult urination.
Cystourethrogram is not a sound wave imaging procedure; it involves contrasting imaging techniques.
Nephrolithiasis is the term for the presence of kidney stones.
Azot/o is the combining form for nitrogen, crucial for understanding conditions related to nitrogenous wastes.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the kidney with this Chapter 11 quiz. It covers key concepts and terminology used in surgeries and diseases of the renal system. Review the definitions and correct any misconceptions as you go through the questions!